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Norton Rose Fulbright

Restructuring/Insolvency

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Norton Rose Fulbright

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Restructuring/Insolvency - Australia

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Norton Rose Fulbright offers a great depth of expertise in corporate restructures, turnarounds and insolvencies, and strong cross-border capabilities. The firm is also noted for its ability to assist on contentious insolvency matters. The team acts on high-profile corporate collapses and restructurings for global corporations, supported by expertise in distressed debt sales and refinancing. Norton Rose is regularly instructed by banks, non-bank lenders and insolvency practitioners, and frequently acts for clients in the mining, retail and financial services sectors.

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Work Highlights

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  • Norton Rose Fulbright advised the Commonwealth of Australia on all aspects of the voluntary administration of Regional Express and other subsidiaries.

Strengths

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  • Norton Rose Fulbright's strengths includes its deep knowledge of insolvency law and organisational ability.

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  • The firm has deep restructuring experience, a large team and is able to bring in experts from across the firm.

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  • The team at Norton Rose Fulbright is very good technically and commercially.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Scott Atkins
    Scott Atkins

    Scott Atkins

    Scott Atkins is a distinguished lawyer in the restructuring and insolvency space with extensive experience advising creditors and corporates in relation to distressed scenarios.

    • Scott Atkins is one of the pre-eminent insolvency practitioners in Australia.

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    • Scott has a truly global insolvency profile.

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  • Steven Palmer
    Steven Palmer

    Steven Palmer

    Steven Palmer maintains a highly esteemed, Melbourne-based practice advising creditors, borrowers and appointees on distressed situation, restructuring and formal insolvency-related mandates and winning particular praise for his pragmatism and strategic analysis.

    • Steven Palmer is super smart and cuts straight to the issue.

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  • Alex Mufford
    Alex Mufford

    Alex Mufford

    Alex Mufford is head of the restructuring and insolvency practice at Norton Rose Fulbright. He has expertise in advising clients in relation to a range of mandates, including insolvency litigation and distressed debt situations.

    • Alex Mufford is excellent, client focused, commercial and responsive.

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